EVENT INFORMATION

6
April
1792

The slave ship Madam Pookata left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. About 173 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 6 April 1792 📍 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Vessel: Madam Pookata; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 114. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Benson, Moses; Investor: Backhouse, John; Captain: Penny, James; Investor: Penny, James; Captain: Dixon, Thomas; Investor: Dixon, Thomas; Investor: Rutson, William; Captain: Withering, Richard; Investor: Rigby, Peter. The voyage began at Liverpool on 28 October 1791. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Vincent, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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